How to Develop a Digital-First Mindset in HR

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In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Tom Verboven , Senior Director at Mercer Talent Enterprise , shares his journey from aspiring basketball player to leading HR consultant.

He delves into the importance of a digital-first mindset for HR leaders and the complexities they face in today's rapidly changing landscape.

Tom discusses how to develop leadership qualities, the difference between complex and complicated problems, and the significance of organizational culture in executive selection. He also highlights the evolving needs of HR executives in the digital age.

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?? In this episode, Tom discusses:

1. How to cultivate a digital-first mindset in HR
2. Strategies for assessing and developing leadership qualities
3. The evolving role of HR leaders in a complex business environment
4. The critical importance of organizational culture in executive selection

?? What advice Tom had for future HR leaders:

"Always look at yourself and create self-awareness. Constantly ask for feedback, because at a certain level, you don’t get any feedback, and then you don’t know what you’re doing right or wrong."

"You need to have a leadership paradigm that helps leaders solve complex problems. Embrace paradoxical thinking – being able to switch quickly from one approach to another is crucial for success."

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??We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you to Tom Verboven for sharing his time, expertise, and vision with our listeners.

Also our episode and series sponsor, Achievers and their brilliant team Jeff Cates , Hannah Yardley , Chris Fudge (he/him) , Michael G. Cohen , Laura Butler and Timothy Calder .

None of this would be possible without Shane Kemp James Elwell Rio André , Kenneth Browne and the team at HR Leaders and atlas copilot for bringing the podcast to life.

Thank you to our previous guests: Brad Williams , Sean Behr , Anshul Sheopuri , Aurélien Mamou , Sarah Harnett , Paul Wolfe , Karl Smith , Angela Cheng-Cimini , Floor van Griensven , Josh Krichefski , Sharron O'Donnell & Carrie Small , Sam Zheng , Hannah Rebecchi , Robb Holman , Paula Allen , Sue Quackenbush and many more.

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